The Greenwood
A Place for Every Love Story
Under a canopy of centuries-old live oaks, The Greenwood is a place where history and romance entwine. Once a Benedictine convent, this recently redesigned venue preserves its limestone grotto, bell tower, and Italian marble while embracing modern comforts. Just three miles from The Southern Hotel, it features the Jasmine Courtyard, Grand Oaks Ballroom, and Acorn Room and Terrace—enchanting spaces made for celebration amid South Louisiana’s timeless beauty.
Your day should be a signature expression of your unique story together, from personalized menus to playful layouts that reflect your style. Countless small gestures, seamlessly woven together, create an extraordinary celebration that feels entirely and beautifully yours.
Your day should be a signature expression of your unique story together, from personalized menus to playful layouts that reflect your style. Countless small gestures, seamlessly woven together, create an extraordinary celebration that feels entirely and beautifully yours.
Your day should be a signature expression of your unique story together, from personalized menus to playful layouts that reflect your style. Countless small gestures, seamlessly woven together, create an extraordinary celebration that feels entirely and beautifully yours.
All the Thoughtful Touches
- On-site ceremony spaces
- Reception venues with flexible layouts and capacities
- Customizable menus, plated or stationed
- Full bar packages
- Professional staff for service
- Personal catering consultation
- Set up and breakdown of spaces
- In-house tables and chairs
- Tabletop rentals including china, glassware, flatware, and linens
- Limited complimentary parking
- Ceremony rehearsal options
- Kid-friendly meal options
- Wedding cake service
- Preferred vendor recommendations
- Event management support
- A/V equipment available
- Décor flexibility
- Room blocks at The Southern Hotel
Beneath towering, historic oaks and gilded light, The Greenwood feels straight out of a fairytale. With a ballroom, courtyards, and terraces as your stage, each ornate detail ushers in a celebration brimming with Southern charm and grandeur worthy of a sweeping romantic tale.
Just across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans, Covington feels like another world—charming, walkable, and steeped in Southern grace. Sun-dappled streets, artful intersections, and a welcoming spirit create a town where celebrations unfold with ease.
